Austin Ekeler or Jonathan Taylor
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Jonathan Taylor RB - IND  Jonathan Taylor RB - IND | Austin Ekeler RB - LAC  Austin Ekeler RB - LAC |  | |
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| Fantasy Points | |||
| Season Total | 333.1 | 273.8 | - |
| Avg Game | 19.6 | 17.1 | - |
| Avg Projection | 292.4 | 249.5 | - |
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| SOS Rank | 17 | 26 | - |
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Jonathan Taylor RB - IND Jonathan Taylor RB - IND | Austin Ekeler RB - LAC Austin Ekeler RB - LAC | |
| 2022 Schedule | ||
| Week 1 | at HOU | vs. LV |
| Week 2 | at JAC | at KC |
| Week 3 | vs. KC | vs. JAC |
| Week 4 | vs. TEN | at HOU |
| Week 5 | at DEN | at CLE |
| Week 6 | vs. JAC | vs. DEN |
| Week 7 | at TEN | vs. SEA |
| Week 8 | vs. WAS | BYE WEEK |
| Week 9 | at NE | at ATL |
| Week 10 | at LV | at SF |
| Week 11 | vs. PHI | vs. KC |
| Week 12 | vs. PIT | at ARI |
| Week 13 | at DAL | at LV |
| Week 14 | BYE WEEK | vs. MIA |
| Week 15 | at MIN | vs. TEN |
| Week 16 | vs. LAC | at IND |
| Week 17 | at NYG | vs. LAR |
| Week 18 | vs. HOU | at DEN |
Jonathan Taylor RB - IND Jonathan Taylor RB - IND | Austin Ekeler RB - LAC Austin Ekeler RB - LAC | |
| Rushing | ||
| Rush Attempts | 327.5 | 219.1 |
| Rush Yards | 1,608.9 | 976.6 |
| Rush TDs | 14.8 | 9.4 |
| Receiving | ||
| Receptions | 42.3 | 74.5 |
| Rec Yards | 352.9 | 664.8 |
| Rec TDs | 2.0 | 5.3 |
| Points | ||
| Fantasy Points | 292.4 | 249.5 |
Jonathan Taylor RB - IND Jonathan Taylor RB - IND | Austin Ekeler RB - LAC Austin Ekeler RB - LAC | |
| 2021 Points | ||
| Week 1 | 11.6 | 11.7 |
| Week 2 | 5.3 | 13.5 |
| Week 3 | 7.2 | 16.7 |
| Week 4 | 17.4 | 26.5 |
| Week 5 | 28.9 | 27.9 |
| Week 6 | 27.8 | 5.5 |
| Week 7 | 15.0 | ‐ |
| Week 8 | 18.2 | 18.4 |
| Week 9 | 32.0 | 8.2 |
| Week 10 | 18.6 | 11.9 |
| Week 11 | 50.4 | 35.5 |
| Week 12 | 15.7 | 15.9 |
| Week 13 | 24.3 | 12.4 |
| Week 14 | ‐ | 14.4 |
| Week 15 | 23.0 | 14.2 |
| Week 16 | 10.8 | ‐ |
| Week 17 | 17.4 | 17.2 |
| Week 18 | 9.5 | 23.9 |
| Total | 333.1 | 273.8 |
| Average | 19.6 | 17.1 |
Jonathan Taylor RB - IND Jonathan Taylor RB - IND | Austin Ekeler RB - LAC Austin Ekeler RB - LAC | |
| 2021 Targets | ||
| Week 1 | 7 | 0 |
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Jonathan Taylor RB - IND Jonathan Taylor RB - IND | Austin Ekeler RB - LAC Austin Ekeler RB - LAC | |
| Expert | ||
| Andrew Erickson FantasyPros | After playing just a 70% snap share once in 2020, Jonathan Taylor surpassed that number in nine contests in 2021, including eight weeks during the team's last eight games. Taylor also led the NFL in red-zone touches (92), which was not that surprising considering he ranked fifth in that category as a rookie. That elite goal-line usage helped separate Taylor from the pack as the bonafide No. 1 running back in fantasy football. No player came close to sniffing his amount of volume near paydirt. Taylor's 42 carries inside the 10-yard line were 12 more than the next-closest back (Damien Harris, 30). Pairing Taylor's elite red-zone usage with his ascending role as a receiver - 11th in routes run and sixth in route participation in 2021 - makes him worthy of the 1.01 pick across all fantasy formats. No quarterback targeted running backs more than new Colts quarterback Matt Ryan did in 2021 - 8.6 targets per game. | Austin Ekeler isn't used as a true three-down workhorse, but it's hard to tell based on the actual amount of touches he sees in the Los Angeles Chargers offense. At 5-foot-10 and 200 pounds, Ekeler finished 8th in the NFL in total touches (276) and 14th in touches per game (17.2). But the raw touches hardly showcase the fantasy value Ekeler possesses, because he often commands an extremely high-share of high-value targets ie. targets and red-zone opportunities. His 13.9% target share and 70 receptions ranked second behind only Najee Harris. Ekeler's 18 red-zone touchdowns and 63 red-zone touches ranked first and second respectively. With such a secure role as a receiver out of the backfield and as a featured red-zone weapon in a high-powered offense, it's hard to imagine a healthy Ekeler not returning at least top-5 fantasy status in 2022. He wrapped a bow on the 2021 season as the RB3 in points per game and RB2 overall in half-point scoring. |
| Mark Ringo Sleepers and Busts | Last year I was way off on Ekeler. I didn't think he would hold up. And once again I'm out on Ekeler- not because he's not a good RB, but rather because of his expensive price tag (RB 3) and the looming presence of rookie RB Isaiah Spiller. Spiller is bigger than Ekeler. It's clear the Chargers want to lighten Ekeler's volume. Spiller could easily vulture Ekeler at the goal line. A first-round price tag for a RB who might have his TDs vultured at the goal line is too rich for my blood. I'm out. | |
| Kevin Wheeler The Draft Zone | Taylor was dominant last year with 1811 rushing yards (941 after contact) on 332 carries, 40 receptions for another 360 yards, and 20 total TD's. His best ability compared to the other running backs on this list is his availability or durability. He led the NFL in touches inside the opponents 5-yard-line and inside the 10 by wide margins, so his TD rate should remain steady. The Colts have been credited with putting together one of the best offensive lines, but it was one of the most-injured offensive lines last season. He led the NFL with 66 missed tackles forced, 50 carries over 10-yards, and recorded the fastest speed by a ball carrier last season, clocking in at 22.13 MPH. | Last season was the strongest and healthiest of Ekeler's five-year career. He still fell short of a thousand rushing yards (911), but Ekeler's points come from the receiving game. His 70 receptions for 647 yards were far short of his 2019 numbers, but with Herbert at QB he's not going to see the dump-down passes he did with Rivers. The concern for Ekeler is that he losses some red-zone work with the addition of the rookie, Spiller, but it could have a positive effect of keeping him healthier in the long-run as well. |
| Wolf of Roto Street Roto Street Journal | 5/2: Line beefed up, but Spiller is also most legit RB he's ever had to share a backfield with. Still should be a monster in receiving & Red Zone | |
| Justin Lampkin Clock Management Fantasy Football | Very solid pick. Super talented runner, capable in the passing game and will get a lot of volume. JT is also young enough that I'm not concerned with injuries at this point. | This is the safest 1st round pick for me, Ekeler is a true duel threat, running and receiving the football. He is still young and an explosive offense that will score more often than not. |
| Brandon Funston The Athletic | Checks every box of what you look for in a No. 1 overall pick | In PPR formats, has highest Fantasy Points per Touch mark among RBs over the past 3 seasons (min. 30 games) |
| Derek Lofland FantasyPros | Taylor led all players with 2,076 yards from scrimmage and 20 touchdowns during the fantasy season. He will be only 23-years old in 2022 and he should be a fantasy star for years to come. | Ekeler had a breakout elite RB1 year with 1,459 yards from scrimmage and 18 touchdowns in the fantasy season. He should be an elite RB1 playing with Justin Herbert in 2022. |
